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Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick collection review

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pictured: Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipsticks c/o Givenchy, Sculpt’in Violine / Sculpt’in Rouge

Givenchy has introduced a new line of lipsticks to their fabulous beauty collection; the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick collection. Now,  let’s get one thing straight, I am not an expert make-up application person. I tend to wear eyeliner, foundation powder, concealer, blush, and lipstick. That is my daily routine. When I saw this two-tone lipstick, sent to me by Givenchy, I was excited, and frightened, at the same time. How does one apply two-tone lipstick? Yikes!

When I review a lipstick collection, I always like to photograph it before I smear it all over my lips. The first time I use it, is when I photograph myself wearing it. I became a bit nervous when I realized this lipstick is extremely creamy. If you are not careful while applying it, it will easily smudge on your lips.

This is two-tone lipstick. Due to the duel colors on the lipstick, you cannot rub your lips together to even out the color after you apply it to your lips. This would destroy the two-tone look you are going for. Instead, I realized all you can do it carefully apply it, and then blot with a Kleenex.

I do not currently own a lip-liner. There is something really ’90’s about lip-liner, and I can’t bring myself to purchase, and use, one. It brings back bad memories of the dark liner, frosty lipstick trend I regretfully followed. So, after I applied the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick, I realized this is a lipstick which needs a lip-liner. So please excuse my less-than-perfect application shown below. I definitely need to break my perception and purchase a matching lip-liner for my favorite Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick, which is the “Sculpt’in Violine” hue. So pretty!! Just needs a lip-liner!!

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In this photo, I am wearing my favorite color from the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick collection, Sculpt’in Violine. As you can see, I need lip-liner. Hopefully this photo is enough to show you how the lipstick leaves a two-tone look on your lips; which is fashion-forward, and fun! I also discovered this lipstick color makes your teeth look a bit whiter. Love that!

Sculpt’in Violine offers a blue-purple main hue, flanked by a vampy purple hue on the edge. This creates a nice evening look which is perfect to wear now, and into the new year. After all, purple is the color of 2018! Love!

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The other color from the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick collection I was able to test out, was Sculpt’in Rouge. This is a bright red hue which is perfect for the holiday season. This lipstick also needs a lip-liner, so please excuse my uneven lip line. The Sculpt’in Rouge hue offers a bright, holiday red hue flanked by a reddish-brown color. This color does not go too well with my skin-tone, but my Mom looks amazing in this color so she is going to keep this lipstick. She is thrilled to wear it! She loves it!

If you love red lipstick, this is the perfect alternative to your basic red. It offers a chic, fashion-forward two-tone look which is perfect for holiday parties, and evening occasions in general.

All-in-all, the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt two-tone lipstick collection is a fabulous alternative to wearing one color lipstick. Just remember, you need lip-liner! Unless you are uber talented and can make this soft, creamy lipstick apply perfectly. Then I bow to you! -and. . .um. . .can you teach me your tricks??

You can find the Givenchy Le Rouge Sculpt lipstick collection online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Super Mario Bros X Shu Uemura hair care collection

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from left: Luigi plush / Super Mario Bros x Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo c/o Shu Uemura / Super Mario Bros x Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Conditioner c/o Shu Uemura / Super Mario Bros x Shu Uemura Essense Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil c/o Mario Bros x Shu Uemura / Super Mario Bros x Shu Uemura Master Wax c/o Shu Uemura / Mario plush

How cute are these Super Mario Bros themed hair care products by Shu Uemura! My son is a huge Super Mario Bros fan, and my daughters enjoy playing the game to keep my son entertained. It really has become a family game! So when Shu Uemura told me about their collaboration with Super Mario Bros, I knew this was something I needed to check out!

This special collaboration has resulted in a limited edition Shu Uemura X Super Mario Bros collection. This collection includes cleansing oil shampoo, cleansing oil conditioner, nourishing protective oil, and master wax.

The Super Marios Bros theme comes to life in this collection as the Japanese duo take beauty enthusiasts on a pixelated adventure to help Princess Peach, and to bring peace back to Mushroom Kingdom with the Super Mario cast of characters; along with a variety of colorful makeup and hair-care products.

My kids love, love, love this theme; and want to steal these hair care products from my shower, but no! These are mine! Although, I can tell my middle daughter has been using the cleansing oil shampoo, and the cleansing oil conditioner. The bottles have been going down, and her hair smells suspiciously similar to the Super Mario Bros x Shu Uemura collection. . . .hmmmm. . . curious.

If you love Super Mario Bros, or someone on your holiday gift list is a huge fan, definitely check this collection out! You can find the hair-care collection online here.

The Mario and Luigi plushies in the photo above belong to my son. They fit nicely in a stocking! You can find Mario here, and Luigi here.

Isn’t this the cutest collection ever!!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy


Chanel winter 2018 nail polish review | Chanel Collection Chiffree

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pictured: Chanel winter 2018 nail polish collection from left: Chanel Vert No. 22 / Chanel Vert No. 19 / Chanel Vert No. 31 / all from the Chanel Collection Chiffree nail polish collection

Well this is rare! After releasing the holiday 2017 nail polish collection, Chanel has released a special collection of limited edition nail polishes for the winter 2018 season. This rare, winter collection, is comprised of three, green-based nail colors which are named after numbers that had a special meaning for Coco Chanel. Love this!

Every season, Chanel creates colors based upon the clothing collection for that particular season. These nail polish collections typically reflect the color palette Chanel is showing for that particular season. This time around, Chanel has released a collection based upon lucky numbers which have a special meaning for Coco Chanel. I love collections like this!

The last time I invested in a special piece by Chanel which was reflective of something that meant a lot to her, I purchased a black “Puzzle Pieces” tote. Remember that collection from over ten years ago? It was based upon a quilt Coco had created, and Karl Lagerfeld later discovered, in her archives. The collection had been a nod to her love of quilting fashioned after the puzzle piece quilt. This nail polish collection feels just as special.

There is something else different about the Chanel winter 2018 nail polish collection. The brush! The cylindrical brush we have all come to know and love is a thing of the past. Chanel has jumped on the flat brush bandwagon and designed a flat application brush. This brush is a bit longer, and leaner, then other brushes we have seen on the market; allowing it to brush the nail polish on evenly, without getting the skin around your nail all messed up. Love that!

Without further ado, here are the three green hues for winter 2018 from the Chanel Collection Chiffree nail polish line..

Chanel winter 2018 nail polish – Chanel Vert No. 22 – Collection Chiffree

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Chanel Vert no. 22 nail polish is a dark grey with a green tinge. This is my favorite color from the collection. Vert no. 22 by Chanel is a beautiful neutral hue created in a cream nail polish. I used one base coat, and two coats of color. The polish applied evenly, without streaking. This is the perfect color to wear with the camo trend of the moment. Love it!

Chanel winter 2018 nail polish – Chanel Vert No. 31 – Collection Chiffree

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This is a sassy, deep, dark green nail polish. Chanel Vert no. 31 offers a late fall, green look which is dark enough to carry you through winter. This polish needed one base coat, and three coats of color. It was a little bit streaky after the second coat, but the third coat gave it the perfect even hue you see above. Chanel Vert no. 31 nail polish is a beautiful color. Love it!

Chanel winter 2018 nail polish – Chanel Vert No. 19 – Collection Chiffree

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How pretty is Chanel Vert no 19 nail polish! This is the perfect color to wear towards the end of the winter season. It will transition well into resort, and spring, since this color was found on the resort runways. I plan on wearing it at the end of January and into February when my wardrobe starts to transition to spring. I tested Vert no 19 by Chanel out with one base coat and two coats of color. It is a cream polish which applies evenly to perfection. Love!

You can find the limited edition Chanel Collection Chiffree makeup line for the winter 2018 season online here.

Chanel Collection Chiffree for winter 2018:

Which color is your favorite?

XOXO

Cathy